How to pronounce writers
Say it like RY-terz. Writers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Writers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of writers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RY-tuz.
What does writers mean?
- plural of writer How to pronounce writer
Words that sound like writers
- writer's
Questions about saying writers
How do you pronounce writers?
Say RY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈraɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in writers?
Writers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · terz.
Is writers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈraɪtəz/ (RY-tuz).
What words sound the same as writers?
Writers sounds the same as writer's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.